Compatibilizer precursor, methods, systems, and uses thereof, and formulations including the same

ABSTRACT

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising mixing at least one compatibilizer precursor with at least one polymer, so as to result in a polymer concentrate and mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt, so as to result in a polymer modified asphalt (“PMA”). Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to formulations comprising a compatibilizer precursor, a polymer concentrate, PMA, or any combination thereof.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional ApplicationNo. 62/944,727, filed Dec. 6, 2019, and to U.S. Provisional ApplicationNo. 63/032,960, filed Jun. 1, 2020, each of which is incorporated hereinin its respective entirety for all purposes.

FIELD

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a polymercompatibilizer precursor that may be used for the modification ofmaterials including, but not limited to, asphalt.

BACKGROUND

Mixing asphalt with polymers (including but not limited to,thermoplastic polymers) may pose challenges due to chemicalincompatibilities. For instance, to produce polymer modified asphalt(PMA) with at least one uniformly dispersed polymer in an asphaltmatrix, conventional methods may be inadequate. Improved methods,systems, formulations, and uses for improving the compatibility ofpolymers with asphalt are needed.

SUMMARY

Covered embodiments are defined by the claims, not this summary. Thissummary is a high-level overview of various aspects and introduces someof the concepts that are further described in the Detailed Descriptionsection below. This summary is not intended to identify key or essentialfeatures of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used inisolation to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. Thesubject matter should be understood by reference to appropriate portionsof the entire specification, any or all drawings, and each claim.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to at least onecompatibilizer precursor. In some embodiments, the at least onecompatibilizer precursor is used for polymer modification of materialsincluding, but not limited to, asphalt. In some embodiments, the atleast one compatibilizer precursor is used to make roofing materials,including, but not limited to roofing shingles and flexible rolledroofing. In some embodiments, the roofing materials are manufacturedusing processes which are currently used in the roofing manufacturingindustry.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to method for making aconcentrate by mixing the at least one compatibilizer precursor withasphalt. In some embodiments, the concentrate reduces theincompatibility gap between at least one polymer and asphalt, therebyfacilitating preparation of polymer modified asphalt (PMA) using lessmixing energy and shorter mixing time as compared to conventionalmethods (e.g., methods that apply high shearing energy for long shearmixing time, methods that use crosslinking agents, methods that useaging, methods that use curing, or any combination thereof). In someembodiments, at least one oil is added to the asphalt to influence theasphalt composition prior to or during mixing the asphalt and the atleast one polymer.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprisingmixing at least one compatibilizer precursor with at least one polymer,so as to result in a polymer concentrate. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at leastone compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 2:1. In some embodiments themethod further comprises mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt, soas to result in a polymer modified asphalt (“PMA”).

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor comprisesat least one resin, at least one process oil, or any combinationthereof.

In some embodiments, the at least one resin comprises least one terpeneresin, at least one petroleum resin, at least one hydrogenated rosin, atleast one rosin milk, at least one petroleum resin emulsion, at leastone terpene-phenolic resin, at least one hydrogenated petroleum resin,at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon resin, at least one hydrogenatedaliphatic hydrocarbon resin, at least one aromatic modified aliphatichydrocarbon resin, at least one hydrogenated aromatic modified aliphatichydrocarbon resin, at least one polycyclopentadiene resin, at least onehydrogenated polycyclopentadiene resin, at least one cycloaliphatichydrocarbon resin, at least one hydrogenated cycloaliphatic resin,cycloaliphatic/aromatic hydrocarbon resin, at least one hydrogenatedcycloaliphatic/aromatic hydrocarbon resin, hydrogenated aromatichydrocarbon resin, at least one maleic acid/anhydride modifiedtackifier, terpene modified aromatic and/or aliphatic hydrocarbon resin,at least one hydrogenated terpene modified aromatic and/or aliphatichydrocarbon resin, at least one polyterpene resin, at least onehydrogenated polyterpene resin, at least one aromatic modifiedpolyterpene resin, at least one hydrogenated aromatic modifiedpolyterpene resin, at least one terpene-phenol resin, at least onehydrogenated terpene-phenol resin, at least one gum rosin resin, atleast one hydrogenated gum rosin resin, at least one gum rosin esterresin, at least one wood rosin resin, at least one hydrogenated woodrosin resin, at least one rosin acid resin, at least one hydrogenatedrosin acid resin, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the at least one process oil comprises at least oneparaffinic oil, at least one petroleum extract, at least one vegetableoil, at least one naphthenic oil, at least one aromatic oil, at leastone re-refined engine oil bottom (REOB), at least one engine oil residue(EOR), at least one re-refined heavy vacuum distillation bottom (RHVDB),at least one re-refined heavy vacuum distillation oil (RHVDO), at leastone re-refined vacuum tower bottom (RVTB), at least one vacuum towerbottom (VTB), or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer comprises at least onepolyolefin, oxidized polyethylene (OPE), polyethylene-polypropyleneelastomer, ground tire rubber (GTR), isotactic polypropylene (IPP),atactic polypropylene (APP), styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) copolymer,a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) copolymer, polyvinyl butyral(PVB) or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of atleast 195° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of195° F. to 350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point(“PEN”) of at least 15 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, polymer concentrate has a penetration point of 15dmm to 200 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, wherein the polymer concentrate exhibits anelongation of 50% to 10,000% as tested according to ASTM D828.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of at least 100°F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a penetration point of at least 2dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a penetration point of 1 dmm to 50dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer modified asphalt has a softening pointof at least 120° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the polymer modified asphalt has a softening pointof 120° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the polymer modified asphalt has a penetrationpoint of at least 10 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer modified asphalt has a penetrationpoint of 10 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises adding at least onefiller, at least one additive, or any combination thereof to the polymermodified asphalt, so as to result in a filled polymer modified asphalt(“PMA”) coating.

In some embodiments, the at least one filler, the at least one additive,or combination thereof, comprises transoctenamer rubber (TOR) apropylene-based elastomer, at least one wax, calcium carbonate, bariumsulfate, calcium sulfate, talc, limestone, perlite, silica, fumedsilica, precipitated silica, quartz, aluminum trihydrate, magnesiumhydroxide, colemanite, titanium dioxide, snow white, fly ash, graphenenanoparticles, carbon black, recycled rubber tires, recycled shingles,recycled thermoplastic resins, basalt, roofing granules, clay, ammoniumpolyphosphate, graphite, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of atleast 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of200° F. to 320° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a penetration point(“PEN”) of at least 5 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a penetration point(“PEN”) of 5 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, mixing the at least one compatibilizer precursorwith the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 3minutes to 90 minutes.

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt isperformed over a time period of 45 minutes to 90 minutes.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphaltin a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:50 to1:1.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a formulationconsisting essentially of: at least one polymer and at least onecompatibilizer precursor. In some embodiments, the at least one polymeris present in the formulation in a weight ratio of the at least onepolymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 2. Insome embodiments, the formulation is a polymer concentrate

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a formulationconsisting essentially of: at least one polymer, at least onecompatibilizer precursor, asphalt, optionally, at least one filler, andoptionally, at least one additive. In some embodiments, the at least onepolymer is present in the formulation in a weight ratio of the at leastone polymer to the asphalt of 1:100 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the atleast one compatibilizer precursor is present in the formulation in aweight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphaltof 1:50 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the formulation is a polymermodified asphalt (PMA).

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a formulationcomprising: at least one polymer, at least one compatibilizer precursor,and asphalt. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present inthe formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to theasphalt of 1:100 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least onecompatibilizer precursor is present in the formulation in a weight ratioof the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:50 to1:1. The formulation is a polymer modified asphalt (PMA).

DRAWINGS

Some embodiments of the disclosure are herein described, by way ofexample only, with reference to the accompanying drawings. With specificreference now to the drawings in detail, it is stressed that theembodiments shown are by way of example and for purposes of illustrativediscussion of embodiments of the disclosure. In this regard, thedescription taken with the drawings makes apparent to those skilled inthe art how embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced.

FIG. 1 depicts a non-limiting exemplary prototype of a compatibilizerprecursor according to the present disclosure.

FIGS. 2 and 3 depict non-limiting exemplary prototypes of a mat coatedwith a finished filled coating described herein.

FIG. 4 depicts a non-limiting exemplary prototype of a shingle preparedwith the finished filled coating described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Among those benefits and improvements that have been disclosed, otherobjects and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent from thefollowing description taken in conjunction with the accompanyingfigures. Detailed embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosedherein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodimentsare merely illustrative of the disclosure that may be embodied invarious forms. In addition, each of the examples given regarding thevarious embodiments of the disclosure which are intended to beillustrative, and not restrictive.

Throughout the specification and claims, the following terms take themeanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearlydictates otherwise. The phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,”and “in some embodiments” as used herein do not necessarily refer to thesame embodiment(s), though it may. Furthermore, the phrases “in anotherembodiment” and “in some other embodiments” as used herein do notnecessarily refer to a different embodiment, although it may. Allembodiments of the disclosure are intended to be combinable withoutdeparting from the scope or spirit of the disclosure.

As used herein, the term “based on” is not exclusive and allows forbeing based on additional factors not described, unless the contextclearly dictates otherwise. In addition, throughout the specification,the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references. Themeaning of “in” includes “in” and “on.”

All prior patents, publications, and test methods referenced herein areincorporated by reference in their entireties.

Variations, modifications and alterations to embodiments of the presentdisclosure described above will make themselves apparent to thoseskilled in the art. All such variations, modifications, alterations andthe like are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the presentdisclosure, limited solely by the appended claims.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a compatibilizerprecursor. As defined herein, a compatibilizer precursor is anycomponent or combination of components that, when combined with at leastone polymer, improves miscibility of the at least one polymer inasphalt, relative to a miscibility of the polymer in asphalt without theat least one compatibilizer precursor present.

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor comprisesat least one resin, at least one process oil, or any combinationthereof.

In some embodiments, the at least one resin comprises least one terpeneresin, at least one petroleum resin, at least one hydrogenated rosin, atleast one rosin milk, at least one petroleum resin emulsion, at leastone terpene-phenolic resin, at least one hydrogenated petroleum resin,at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon resin, at least one hydrogenatedaliphatic hydrocarbon resin, at least one aromatic modified aliphatichydrocarbon resin, at least one hydrogenated aromatic modified aliphatichydrocarbon resin, at least one polycyclopentadiene resin, at least onehydrogenated polycyclopentadiene resin, at least one cycloaliphatichydrocarbon resin, at least one hydrogenated cycloaliphatic resin,cycloaliphatic/aromatic hydrocarbon resin, at least one hydrogenatedcycloaliphatic/aromatic hydrocarbon resin, hydrogenated aromatichydrocarbon resin, at least one maleic acid/anhydride modifiedtackifier, terpene modified aromatic and/or aliphatic hydrocarbon resin,at least one hydrogenated terpene modified aromatic and/or aliphatichydrocarbon resin, at least one polyterpene resin, at least onehydrogenated polyterpene resin, at least one aromatic modifiedpolyterpene resin, at least one hydrogenated aromatic modifiedpolyterpene resin, at least one terpene-phenol resin, at least onehydrogenated terpene-phenol resin, at least one gum rosin resin, atleast one hydrogenated gum rosin resin, at least one gum rosin esterresin, at least one wood rosin resin, at least one hydrogenated woodrosin resin, at least one rosin acid resin, at least one hydrogenatedrosin acid resin, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the at least one process oil comprises at least oneparaffinic oil, at least one petroleum extract, at least one vegetableoil, at least one naphthenic oil, at least one aromatic oil, at leastone re-refined engine oil bottom (REOB), at least one engine oil residue(EOR), at least one re-refined heavy vacuum distillation bottom (RHVDB),at least one re-refined heavy vacuum distillation oil (RHVDO), at leastone re-refined vacuum tower bottom (RVTB), at least one vacuum towerbottom (VTB), or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor reducesan incompatibility gap between at least one polymer and asphalt. In someembodiments, the reduction in the incompatibility gap provides improveddispersion of the at least one polymer in an asphalt matrix. In someembodiments, the improved dispersion results in a more stable coatingmixed for shorter time as compared to conventional methods.

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is usedfor polymer modification of asphalt. In some embodiments, the at leastone compatibilizer precursor is used for polymer modification of atleast one non-asphaltic coating. In some embodiments, the at least onecompatibilizer precursor is used for polymer modification ofcombinations of asphalt and at least one non-asphaltic coating.

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor isprepared by mixing at least one polymer (including, but not limited to,a thermoplastic polymer) with the at least one compatibilizer precursor,which may comprise at least one oil (including but not limited to aconveyor oil, such as a hydrocarbon oil, a process oil, or anycombination thereof), so as to form a polymer concentrate.

As defined herein, a “polymer concentrate” is a mixture of at least onecompatibilizer precursor and at least one polymer. In some embodiments,the concentrate is a “polymer rich” concentrate. In some embodiments,the mixing is performed with a “high shear” mixer. In some embodiments,the mixing is performed with a “low shear” mixer. Non-limiting examplesof “high shear mixers” are described herein in the examples.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer comprises at least onepolyolefin, oxidized polyethylene (OPE), polyethylene-polypropyleneelastomer, ground tire rubber (GTR), isotactic polypropylene (IPP),atactic polypropylene (APP), styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) copolymer,a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) copolymer, polyvinyl butyral(PVB) or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer comprises styrenic blockcopolymer and the at least one oil comprises Hydrolene®. In someembodiments, a concentrate comprising styrenic block copolymer andHydrolene® comprises up to 50% of styrenic block copolymer by totalweight of the concentrate. In some embodiments, a concentrate comprisingstyrenic block copolymer and Hydrolene® comprises up to 40% of styrenicblock copolymer by total weight of the concentrate. In some embodiments,a concentrate comprising styrenic block copolymer and Hydrolene®comprises up to 30% of styrenic block copolymer by total weight of theconcentrate. In some embodiments, a concentrate comprising styrenicblock copolymer and Hydrolene® comprises up to 20% of styrenic blockcopolymer by total weight of the concentrate. In some embodiments, aconcentrate comprising styrenic block copolymer and Hydrolene® comprisesup to 10% of styrenic block copolymer by total weight of theconcentrate.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer may comprise at least onepolymer chosen from: a polyolefin, an ethylene based polymer, anamorphous polyalphaolefin, polypropylene/polyvinyl butyral, or anycombination thereof.

Specific, commercially available, non-limiting examples of the at leastone polymer according to the present disclosure include: Kraton™ SBS,Kraton™ SEBS, Rextac® 2304, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor works byfilling an incompatibility gap between the at least one polymer and theasphalt, so as to provide improved dispersion of the at least onepolymer in an asphalt matrix. In some embodiments, the filling of theincompatibility gap is achieved by influencing at least one of: shape,size or spatial distribution of a plurality of phases of the at leastone polymer, the asphalt, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the filling of the incompatibility gap may stem from the atleast one compatibilizer precursor influencing an intricate interplaybetween viscoelasticity of each phase of the plurality of phases of theat least one polymer, the asphalt, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the filling of the incompatibility gap may stem from the atleast one compatibilizer precursor modifying properties of at least oneinterface between the at least one polymer and asphalt. In someembodiments, the filling of the incompatibility gap may stem from ablend composition of the at least one polymer, the asphalt, or anycombination thereof.

In some embodiments, modifying the asphalt with the at least onecompatibilizer precursor may improve miscibility between an asphaltmicellular structure and the at least one polymer. In some embodiments,modifying the asphalt with the at least one compatibilizer precursor mayimprove an interfacial area between an asphalt micellular structure andthe at least one polymer. In some embodiments, modifying the asphaltwith the at least one compatibilizer precursor may improve adhesionbetween the at least one polymer and a plurality of asphalt micelles. Insome embodiments, modifying the asphalt with the at least onecompatibilizer precursor may improve phase morphology.

In some embodiments, the improvements are relative to methods andsystems where the asphalt, the at least one oil, and the at least onepolymer had been batched together prior to mixing. In some embodiments,when the at least one oil is added to the asphalt, compatibility betweenthe polymer and the asphalt is improved when compared to a systemconsisting of (i.e., including only) asphalt and at least one polymerdescribed herein.

In some embodiments, compatibilizer molecules are formed. In someembodiments, the compatibilizer molecules are formed at surfaces ofsmall generated particles. In some embodiments, the formation of thecompatibilizer molecules diminishes coalescence of polymer modifiedasphalt (PMA) during subsequent processing.

In some embodiments, any aspect of the disclosure herein may reducemixing time, reduce dynamic coalescence, reduce static coalescence, orany combination thereof. In some embodiments, any aspect of thedisclosure herein may result in a more stable PMA coating, a more stablepolymer-modified-non-asphaltic coating or any combination thereof. Insome embodiments, any aspect of the disclosure herein may provide for anability to incorporate higher polymer loadings into PMA to achieveenhanced performance.

In some embodiments, formulations may be prepared by adding the at leastone compatibilizer precursor to asphalt, such that a resulting PMA canbe tested. In some embodiments, the formulations may be prepared intocoatings. In some embodiments, the coatings may comprise at least onefiller including, but not limited to: at least one mineral filler,limestone, fiberglass particles, stone dust, or any combination thereof.In some embodiments, the coatings may be tested for use in shingle androofing fabrication.

In some embodiments, the coatings may comprise at least one additive. Insome embodiments, the at least one additive comprises at least one waxincluding, but not limited to, at least one liquid wax, at least onesolid wax, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the at leastone wax may comprise a polyacrylic acid wax, a polyamide wax, or acombination thereof (herein referred to individually or collectively as“PAA” wax). In some embodiments, the at least one additive comprisestransoctenamer rubber (TOR). In some embodiments, the at least oneadditive comprises at least one propylene-based elastomer, anon-limiting example of which is Vistamaxx™ 6102 from Exxon-Mobil®.

In some embodiments, laboratory coupons may be prepared by applying thecoatings to a substrate. In some embodiments the substrate may be a mat.In some embodiments, the mat is a glass mat or fiberglass mat. In someembodiments, a surface protective material such as granules may beapplied to the substrate. In some embodiments, the laboratory couponsmay be tested for properties applicable to shingles, such as roofingshingles.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method of usingthe at least one compatibilizer precursor to manufacture at least one ofthe following: a polymer concentrate, a polymer modified asphalt, afilled asphalt coating, at least one roofing product (such as, but notlimited to a roofing shingle), or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, an exemplary method comprises mixing at least onecompatibilizer precursor with at least one polymer, so as to result inthe polymer concentrate.

In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizerprecursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time periodof 3 minutes to 90 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the atleast one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer isperformed over a time period of 10 minutes to 90 minutes. In someembodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursorwith the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 30minutes to 90 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the at leastone compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performedover a time period of 45 minutes to 90 minutes. In some embodiments, themixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at leastone polymer is performed over a time period of 60 minutes to 90 minutes.

In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizerprecursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time periodof 3 minutes to 60 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the atleast one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer isperformed over a time period of 3 minutes to 45 minutes. In someembodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursorwith the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 3minutes to 30 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the at leastone compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performedover a time period of 3 minutes to 10 minutes.

In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizerprecursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time periodof 10 minutes to 60 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the atleast one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer isperformed over a time period of 30 minutes to 45 minutes.

In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt isperformed over a time period that is less than a comparative time periodwhere the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least onemixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is notpresent in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period.

In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt isperformed over a time period that is 1% to 99% less than a comparativetime period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, usingat least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizerprecursor is not present in the at least one mixer during thecomparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizerprecursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 95%less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer ismixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but wherethe compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixerduring the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing thecompatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time periodthat is 1% to 90% less than a comparative time period where the at leastone polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the sametype, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the atleast one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments,mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over atime period that is 1% to 75% less than a comparative time period wherethe at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixerof the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not presentin the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In someembodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt isperformed over a time period that is 1% to 50% less than a comparativetime period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, usingat least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizerprecursor is not present in the at least one mixer during thecomparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizerprecursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 25%less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer ismixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but wherethe compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixerduring the comparative time period.

In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt isperformed over a time period that is 10% to 99% less than a comparativetime period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, usingat least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizerprecursor is not present in the at least one mixer during thecomparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizerprecursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 25% to99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymeris mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, butwhere the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least onemixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixingthe compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a timeperiod that is 50% to 99% less than a comparative time period where theat least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer ofthe same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present inthe at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In someembodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt isperformed over a time period that is 75% to 99% less than a comparativetime period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, usingat least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizerprecursor is not present in the at least one mixer during thecomparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizerprecursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 90% to99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymeris mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, butwhere the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least onemixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixingthe compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a timeperiod that is 95% to 99% less than a comparative time period where theat least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer ofthe same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present inthe at least one mixer during the comparative time period.

In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt isperformed over a time period that is 10% to 95% less than a comparativetime period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, usingat least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizerprecursor is not present in the at least one mixer during thecomparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizerprecursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 25% to90% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymeris mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, butwhere the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least onemixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixingthe compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a timeperiod that is 50% to 75% less than a comparative time period where theat least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer ofthe same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present inthe at least one mixer during the comparative time period.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at leastone compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in aweight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:50to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with theat least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate,in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:10 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:5 to2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the atleast one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, ina weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:2 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:1 to2:1.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at leastone compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in aweight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with theat least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate,in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100to 1:5. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with theat least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate,in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:10. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100to 1:20. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with theat least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate,in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:50.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at leastone compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in aweight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:50 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:20to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with theat least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate,in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:10 to 1:5.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at leastone compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in aweight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:8 to1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the atleast one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, ina weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:7 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:6 to1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the atleast one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, ina weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:5 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:4 to1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the atleast one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, ina weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:3 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:2 to1:1.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at leastone compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in aweight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to1:3. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the atleast one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, ina weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:4. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to1:5. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the atleast one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, ina weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:6. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to1:7. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the atleast one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, ina weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:8.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at leastone compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in aweight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:8 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizerprecursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the atleast one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:7 to1:3. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the atleast one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, ina weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:6 to 1:4.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of atleast 195° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments,the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 200° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a softening point of at least 205° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate hasa softening point of at least 210° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of atleast 215° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments,the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 220° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a softening point of at least 230° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate hasa softening point of at least 240° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of atleast 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments,the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 260° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a softening point of at least 270° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate hasa softening point of at least 280° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of atleast 290° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments,the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 300° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a softening point of at least 310° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate hasa softening point of at least 320° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of atleast 330° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments,the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 340° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a softening point of at least 350° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of195° F. to 350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In someembodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 200° F. to350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, thepolymer concentrate has a softening point of 225° F. to 350° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a softening point of 250° F. to 350° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate hasa softening point of 275° F. to 350° F. as measured according to ASTMD36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening pointof 300° F. to 350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In someembodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 325° F. to350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of195° F. to 325° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In someembodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 195° F. to300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, thepolymer concentrate has a softening point of 195° F. to 275° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a softening point of 195° F. to 250° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate hasa softening point of 195° F. to 225° F. as measured according to ASTMD36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening pointof 195° F. to 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of200° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D5. In someembodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 225° F. to275° F. as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point(“PEN”) of at least 15 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In someembodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) ofat least 25 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments,the polymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 50dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 75 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 100 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 125 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 150 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 175 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 200 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 200dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a PEN of 25 dmm to 200 dmm as measured according to ASTMD5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 50 dmm to200 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, thepolymer concentrate has a PEN of 75 dmm to 200 dmm as measured accordingto ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of100 dmm to 200 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In someembodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 150 dmm to 200 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a PEN of 175 dmm to 200 dmm as measured according toASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 175dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 150 dmm as measured according to ASTMD5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to125 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, thepolymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 100 dmm as measured accordingto ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15dmm to 75 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, thepolymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 50 dmm as measured accordingto ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15dmm to 25 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 25 dmm to 175dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate has a PEN of 50 dmm to 150 dmm as measured according to ASTMD5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 75 dmm to125 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises mixing the polymerconcentrate with asphalt, so as to result in a polymer modified asphalt(“PMA”).

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt isperformed over a time period of 45 minutes to 90 minutes. In someembodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performedover a time period of 60 minutes to 90 minutes. In some embodiments,mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a timeperiod of 75 minutes to 90 minutes.

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt isperformed over a time period of 45 minutes to 75 minutes. In someembodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performedover a time period of 45 minutes to 60 minutes.

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt isperformed over a time period of 60 minutes to 75 minutes.

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt (so asto form the PMA) is performed over a time period that is less than acomparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with thesame type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, butwhere the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrateduring the comparative time period (i.e., where the at least one polymeris not present in a mixture comprising the at least one polymer and thecompatibilizer precursor during the comparative time period).

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt isperformed over a time period that is 1% to 99% less than a comparativetime period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same typeof asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the atleast one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during thecomparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymerconcentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 10% to99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymeris mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of thesame type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in thepolymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In someembodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performedover a time period that is 25% to 99% less than a comparative timeperiod where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type ofasphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the atleast one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during thecomparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymerconcentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 50% to99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymeris mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of thesame type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in thepolymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In someembodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performedover a time period that is 75% to 99% less than a comparative timeperiod where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type ofasphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the atleast one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during thecomparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymerconcentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 90% to99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymeris mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of thesame type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in thepolymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In someembodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performedover a time period that is 95% to 99% less than a comparative timeperiod where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type ofasphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the atleast one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during thecomparative time period.

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt isperformed over a time period that is 1% to 95% less than a comparativetime period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same typeof asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the atleast one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during thecomparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymerconcentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to90% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymeris mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of thesame type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in thepolymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In someembodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performedover a time period that is 1% to 75% less than a comparative time periodwhere the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt,using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least onepolymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparativetime period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate withasphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 50% less than acomparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with thesame type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, butwhere the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrateduring the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing thepolymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is1% to 25% less than a comparative time period where the at least onepolymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixerof the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present inthe polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In someembodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performedover a time period that is 1% to 10% less than a comparative time periodwhere the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt,using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least onepolymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparativetime period

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt isperformed over a time period that is 10% to 95% less than a comparativetime period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same typeof asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the atleast one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during thecomparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymerconcentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 25% to90% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymeris mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of thesame type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in thepolymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In someembodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performedover a time period that is 50% to 75% less than a comparative timeperiod where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type ofasphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the atleast one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during thecomparative time period.

In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the atleast one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizerprecursor being present, is 150 minutes or higher. In some embodiments,an exemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer ismixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present,is 200 minutes or higher. In some embodiments, an exemplary comparativetime period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt,without the compatibilizer precursor being present, is 250 minutes orhigher. In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period wherethe at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without thecompatibilizer precursor being present, is 300 minutes or higher.

In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the atleast one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizerprecursor being present, is 150 minutes to 300 minutes. In someembodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least onepolymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursorbeing present, is 200 minutes to 300 minutes. In some embodiments, anexemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer ismixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present,is 250 minutes to 300 minutes.

In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the atleast one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizerprecursor being present, is 150 minutes to 250 minutes. In someembodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least onepolymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursorbeing present, is 200 minutes to 250 minutes.

In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the atleast one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizerprecursor being present, is 150 minutes to 200 minutes.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphaltin a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:50 to1:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with theasphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of1:20 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed withthe asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphaltof 1:10 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixedwith the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to theasphalt of 1:5 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate ismixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate tothe asphalt of 1:2 to 1:1.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphaltin a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:50 to1:5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with theasphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of1:50 to 1:10. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed withthe asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphaltof 1:50 to 1:20.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphaltin a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:20 to1:5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphaltin a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:3 to3:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with theasphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of1:2 to 3:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed withthe asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphaltof 1:1 to 3:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixedwith the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to theasphalt of 2:1 to 3:1.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphaltin a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:3 to2:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with theasphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of1:3 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed withthe asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphaltof 1:3 to 1:2.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphaltin a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:2 to2:1.

In some embodiments, the asphalt (i.e., the asphalt that is mixed withthe polymer concentrate) has a softening point of at least 100° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has asoftening point of at least 125° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of at least 150°F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalthas a softening point of at least 175° F. as measured according to ASTMD36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of at least200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, theasphalt has a softening point of at least 225° F. as measured accordingto ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point ofat least 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, theasphalt has a softening point of 125° F. to 250° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softeningpoint of 150° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In someembodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 175° F. to 250° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has asoftening point of 200° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 225° F. to250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to225° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, theasphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to 215° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softeningpoint of 100° F. to 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In someembodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to 175° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has asoftening point of 100° F. to 150° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to125° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 125° F. to225° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, theasphalt has a softening point of 150° F. to 200° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softeningpoint of 150° F. to 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a penetration point (“PEN”) of 1dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, theasphalt has a PEN of 10 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 20 dmm to 50 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has aPEN of 30 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In someembodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 40 dmm to 50 dmm as measuredaccording to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 1 dmm to 40 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has aPEN of 1 dmm to 30 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In someembodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 1 dmm to 20 dmm as measuredaccording to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 1dmm to 10 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 10 dmm to 40 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has aPEN of 20 dmm to 30 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 2 dmm to 80 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has aPEN of 10 dmm to 80 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In someembodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 20 dmm to 80 dmm as measuredaccording to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 40dmm to 80 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, theasphalt has a PEN of 60 dmm to 80 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 2 dmm to 60 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has aPEN of 2 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In someembodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 2 dmm to 20 dmm as measuredaccording to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 2dmm to 10 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 10 dmm to 60 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has aPEN of 20 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer modified asphalt (“PMA”) that resultsfrom the mixing of the asphalt and the polymer concentrate has asoftening point of at least 120° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of at least 125° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has asoftening point of at least 150° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of at least 175° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA thatresults from the mixing of the asphalt and the polymer concentrate has asoftening point of at least 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA that results from the mixing of the asphaltand the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 225° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA thatresults from the mixing of the asphalt and the polymer concentrate has asoftening point of at least 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA that results from the mixing of the asphaltand the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 275° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, PMA that resultsfrom the mixing of the asphalt and the polymer concentrate has asoftening point of at least 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 300° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has asoftening point of 150° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 150° F. to 300° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has asoftening point of 175° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 200° F. to 300° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has asoftening point of 225° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 250° F. to 300° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has asoftening point of 275° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 275° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has asoftening point of 120° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 225° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has asoftening point of 120° F. to 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 175° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has asoftening point of 120° F. to 150° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 125° F.as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 125° F. to 275° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has asoftening point of 125° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 125° F. to 200° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has asoftening point of 125° F. to 175° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 125° F. to 150° F.as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 125° F. to 275° F.as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has asoftening point of 150° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 175° F. to 225° F.as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least10 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMAhas a PEN of at least 20 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In someembodiments, the PMA has a PEN of at least 30 dmm as measured accordingto ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of at least 40 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN ofat least 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of 10 dmm to 50 dmm as measuredaccording to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of 20 dmmto 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMAhas a PEN of 30 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In someembodiments, the PMA has a PEN of 40 dmm to 50 dmm as measured accordingto ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of 10 dmm to 40 dmm as measuredaccording to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of 20 dmmto 30 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises adding at least onefiller, at least one additive, or any combination thereof to the polymermodified asphalt (“PMA”), so as to result in a filled PMA coating.

In some embodiments, the at least one filler, the at least one additive,or combination thereof, comprises transoctenamer rubber (TOR) apropylene-based elastomer, at least one wax, calcium carbonate, bariumsulfate, calcium sulfate, talc, limestone, perlite, silica, fumedsilica, precipitated silica, quartz, aluminum trihydrate, magnesiumhydroxide, colemanite, titanium dioxide, snow white, fly ash, graphenenanoparticles, carbon black, recycled rubber tires, recycled shingles,recycled thermoplastic resins, basalt, roofing granules, clay, ammoniumpolyphosphate, graphite, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of atleast 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments,the filled PMA coating has a softening point of at least 225° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMAcoating has a softening point of at least 250° F. as measured accordingto ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softeningpoint of at least 275° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In someembodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of at least300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, thefilled PMA coating has a softening point of at least 325° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of200° F. to 320° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In someembodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 220° F. to300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, thefilled PMA coating has a softening point of 240° F. to 300° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMAcoating has a softening point of 260° F. to 300° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has asoftening point of 280° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of200° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In someembodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 200° F. to275° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, thefilled PMA coating has a softening point of 200° F. to 250° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMAcoating has a softening point of 200° F. to 225° F. as measuredaccording to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of225° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In someembodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 250° F. to275° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 5 dmmas measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMAcoating has a PEN of at least 10 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 15 dmmas measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMAcoating has a PEN of at least 20 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 25 dmmas measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMAcoating has a PEN of at least 30 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 35 dmmas measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMAcoating has a PEN of at least 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 5 dmm to 40 dmmas measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMAcoating has a PEN of 10 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 20 dmm to 40dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filledPMA coating has a PEN of 30 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTMD5.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 5 dmm to 30 dmmas measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMAcoating has a PEN of 5 dmm to 20 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 5 dmm to 10 dmmas measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 10 dmm to 30dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the polymerconcentrate. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is aformulation comprising the at least one polymer and the at least onecompatibilizer precursor. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrateis a formulation consisting of the at least one polymer and the at leastone compatibilizer precursor. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate is a formulation consisting essentially of the at least onepolymer and the at least one compatibilizer precursor.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymerconcentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the atleast one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 2:1. In some embodiments,the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in aweight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:50 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weightratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizerprecursor of 1:20 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymeris present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at leastone polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:10 to 2:1.In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymerconcentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the atleast one compatibilizer precursor of 1:5 to 2:1. In some embodiments,the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in aweight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:2 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weightratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizerprecursor of 1:1 to 2:1.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymerconcentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the atleast one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:1. In some embodiments,the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in aweight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weightratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizerprecursor of 1:100 to 1:5. In some embodiments, the at least one polymeris present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at leastone polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to1:10. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in thepolymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to theat least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:20. In someembodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymerconcentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the atleast one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:50.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymerconcentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the atleast one compatibilizer precursor of 1:50 to 1:1. In some embodiments,the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in aweight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:20 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weightratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizerprecursor of 1:10 to 1:5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of50% to 10,000% as tested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments,the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 100% to 10,000% astested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, the polymerconcentrate exhibits an elongation of 500% to 10,000% as testedaccording to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrateexhibits an elongation of 1000% to 10,000% as tested according to ASTMD828. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits anelongation of 5000% to 10,000% as tested according to ASTM D828.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of50% to 5000% as tested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, thepolymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 50% to 1000% as testedaccording to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrateexhibits an elongation of 50% to 500% as tested according to ASTM D828.In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of50% to 100% as tested according to ASTM D828.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of100% to 5000% as tested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, thepolymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 500% to 1000% as testedaccording to ASTM D828.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the polymermodified asphalt (PMA) described herein. In some embodiments, the PMA isa formulation that comprises at least one polymer, at least onecompatibilizer precursor, and asphalt. In some embodiments, the PMA is aformulation that consists of least one polymer, at least onecompatibilizer precursor, and asphalt. In some embodiments, the PMA is aformulation that consists essentially of least one polymer, at least onecompatibilizer precursor, and asphalt. In some embodiments, the PMA alsoincludes at least one filler described herein, at least one additivedescribed herein, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMAformulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphaltof 1:100 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer ispresent in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least onepolymer to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at leastone polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of theat least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:20 to 1:2. In some embodiments,the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weightratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:10 to 1:2. In someembodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulationin a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:5 to1:2.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMAformulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphaltof 1:100 to 1:5. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer ispresent in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least onepolymer to the asphalt of 1:100 to 1:10. In some embodiments, the atleast one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio ofthe at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:100 to 1:20. In someembodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulationin a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:100 to1:50.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMAformulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphaltof 1:50 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is presentin the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer tothe asphalt of 1:20 to 1:5.

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor ispresent in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least onecompatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:1. In someembodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in thePMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizerprecursor to the asphalt of 1:20 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the atleast one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation ina weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to theasphalt of 1:10 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least onecompatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation in a weightratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:5to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursoris present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least onecompatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:2 to 1:1.

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor ispresent in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least onecompatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:2. In someembodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in thePMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizerprecursor to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:10. In some embodiments, the atleast one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation ina weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to theasphalt of 1:50 to 1:20.

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor ispresent in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least onecompatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:20 to 1:2. In someembodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in thePMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizerprecursor to the asphalt of 1:10 to 1:5.

A non-limiting exemplary prototype of a compatibilizer precursoraccording to the present disclosure is shown in FIG. 1 . As shown byFIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursormay take the form of a concentrate. In some embodiments, the concentratemay be a polymer concentrate comprising the at least one compatibilizerprecursor and the at least one polymer described herein.

Non-limiting exemplary prototypes of a mat coated with a finished filledcoating are shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 . In some embodiments, the finishedfilled coating of FIG. 2 or 3 is prepared using the at least onecompatibilizer precursor described herein. In some embodiments, thefinished filled coating includes at least one filler described herein.In some embodiments, the finished filled coating is prepared bycombining the at least one compatibilizer precursor described hereinwith asphalt. In some embodiments, the finished filled coating isprepared by combining the at least one compatibilizer precursordescribed herein with a non-asphaltic component. In some embodiments,the finished filled coating is prepared by combining the at least onecompatibilizer precursor described herein with both an asphaltic and anon-asphaltic component.

FIG. 4 depicts a non-limiting exemplary prototype of a shingle preparedwith the finished filled coating described herein. In some embodiments,the shingle may be a roofing shingle.

EXAMPLES Non-Limiting Example 1

Example filled coatings were prepared using the at least onecompatibilizer precursor described herein. In the present non-limitingexample, the at least one compatibilizer precursor took the form ofconcentrates A-E. In the present non-limiting example, each ofconcentrates A-E included specified amounts of a compatibilizerprecursor in the form of an oil (i.e., Hydrolene® or Process Oil) and atleast one polymer (i.e., Kraton™ SBS, Kraton™ SEBS, or a combination ofrecycled polyvinyl butyral “PVB” and Rextac® 2304 polyalphaolefin). Eachof concentrates A-D were combined with asphalt (Asphalt K-M) to formPolymer Modified Asphalt (“PMA”) formulations I-IV. PMA formulation Vwas also formed, as indicated in Table 1 below. PMA formulations I-Vwere combined with specified amounts of filler to form filled coatings(Filled coatings 1-5).

In one embodiment of the present example, a PAA wax additive describedherein was added. In another embodiment of the present example,additives in the form of transoctenamer rubber (TOR) and apropylene-based elastomer (Vistamaxx™) were added.

Several properties (i.e., softening point, viscosity, and penetrationpoint “PEN”) were tested. Polymer concentrates A, B, D, and, E wereformed, mixed with the base asphalt, and mixed with the filler using a“high shear mixer” manufactured by Silverson®. Polymer concentrate C wasformed, mixed with the base asphalt, and mixed with the filler using acontinuous “high shear mixer” manufactured by Readco. All mixing timesranged from 3 minutes to 90 minutes.

Results of the tests shown in Table 1 below.

TABLE 1 Non-limiting properties of certain concentrates, asphalts,polymer modified asphalt formulations, and filled coatings: PENSoftening (dmm) at Point (° F.) Viscosity at 77° F. Material ASTM D36400° F. (cP) ASTM D5 Polymer Concentrate A (80% Hydrolene H600T/20% 2422474 120 Kraton SBS D1191ET) Base Asphalt K 210 296 15 Polymer ModifiedAsphalt (“PMA”) 1-90.0% Base 211 349 18 Asphalt K/10.0% Concentrate A =Formulation I PMA Filled coating 1(35% Formulation I/65% filler) 2433108 8 Polymer Concentrate B (74.5% Hydrolene H600T/24.5% 263 6208 107Kraton SBS D1191ET) Base Asphalt L 177 123 2.3 PMA 2-73.5% Base AsphaltL/26.5% Concentrate B = 225 302 18 Formulation II PMA Filled coating 2(Formulation II + 67% filler) 245 2212 9.3 Polymer Concentrate C (70%Hydrolene H600T/30% >320 Not 101 Kraton SBS D1191ET) measured Asphalt M160 67 5 PMA 3-78.5% Asphalt M/21.5% Concentrate C = 218 251 20Formulation III Filled coating 3 (Formulation III + 66% filler) 251 19789 Polymer Concentrate D (50% Hydrolene H90T/50% 280.2 58388 33.3 KratonSEBS G1642) Asphalt N 169 153 15 PMA 4-91.0% Asphalt N/8.0% ConcentrateD/1.0% 206 305 17.3 PAA wax = Formulation IV PMA Filled coating 4(Formulation IV + 65% filler) 235.1 3984 7.7 Polymer Concentrate E(30.6% H600T/33.8% Rextac ® Not Not Not 2304/8.8% Vistamaxx ™ 6102/4.4%TOR 8012/22.4% measured measured measured recycled PVB Process Oil H600TO Liquid at room temperature PMA 5- 13.6% Process Oil H600T O/86.4%Concentrate 275 1357 60 E = Formulation V PMA Filled coating 5(Formulation V + 63% filler) 282 10750 32

Comparative Example 1

Asphalt P was combined with the same polymer (Kraton SBS D1191ET) ofpolymer concentrates A, B, and C, so as to form a comparative polymermodified asphalt (PMA) formulation. The same high shear mixer(manufactured by Silverson®) used to form polymer concentrates A, B, D,and, E was used to form the comparative PMA formulation. However, in thepresent comparative example, no compatibilizer precursor was used.

Mixing time for mixing the asphalt with the polymer without thecompatibilizer precursor, exceeded 150 minutes.

Several properties (i.e., softening point, viscosity, and penetrationpoint “PEN”) of both the base asphalt and the comparative PMAformulation were tested. Results are shown below in Table 2.

TABLE 2 Non-limiting properties of asphalt and a comparative polymermodified asphalt (PMA) formulation PEN Softening (dmm) at Point (° F.)Viscosity at 77° F. Material ASTM D36 400° F. (cP) ASTM D5 Base AsphaltP 209.6 250 14 Comparative PMA-97% Asphalt 212 340 11 P/3% Kraton SBSD1191ET

While several embodiments of the present disclosure have been described,it is understood that these embodiments are illustrative only, and notrestrictive, and that many modifications may become apparent to those ofordinary skill in the art. For example, all dimensions discussed hereinare provided as examples only, and are intended to be illustrative andnot restrictive.

Any feature or element that is positively identified in this descriptionmay also be specifically excluded as a feature or element of anembodiment of the present as defined in the claims.

As used herein, the term “consisting essentially of” limits the scope ofa specific claim to the specified materials or steps and those that donot materially affect the basic and novel characteristic orcharacteristics of the specific claim. In some embodiments, a claimreciting “consisting essentially of” may allow for the addition of anyunrecited component that does not materially affect at least one of thefollowing: softening point of at least one component or combination ofcomponents, penetration point of at least one component or combinationof components, elongation of at least one component or combination ofcomponents, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, a claimreciting “consisting essentially of” may allow for the addition of atleast one additive, at least one filler, or any combination thereof.

The disclosure described herein may be practiced in the absence of anyelement or elements, limitation or limitations, which is notspecifically disclosed herein. Thus, for example, in each instanceherein, any of the terms “comprising,” “consisting essentially of” and“consisting of” may be replaced with either of the other two terms. Theterms and expressions which have been employed are used as terms ofdescription and not of limitation, and there is no intention in the useof such terms and expressions of excluding any equivalents of thefeatures shown and described or portions thereof, but it is recognizedthat various modifications are possible within the scope of thedisclosure.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A method comprising: mixing at least onecompatibilizer precursor with at least one polymer, so as to result in apolymer concentrate, wherein the at least one compatibilizer precursorcomprises at least one paraffinic oil, at least one petroleum extract,at least one naphthenic oil, at least one aromatic oil, at least onere-refined engine oil bottom (REOB), at least one engine oil residue(EOR), at least one re-refined heavy vacuum distillation bottom (RHVDB),at least one re-refined heavy vacuum distillation oil (RHVDO), at leastone re-refined vacuum tower bottom (RVTB), at least one vacuum towerbottom (VTB), or any combination thereof; wherein the at least onepolymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor in aweight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least onecompatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 2:1; mixing the polymer concentratewith asphalt in a mixer to form a polymer modified asphalt (“PMA”). 2.The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one compatibilizer precursorcomprises at least one resin, at least one process oil, or anycombination thereof.
 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the at least oneresin comprises least one terpene resin, at least one petroleum resin,at least one hydrogenated rosin, at least one rosin milk, at least onepetroleum resin emulsion, at least one terpene-phenolic resin, at leastone hydrogenated petroleum resin, at least one aliphatic hydrocarbonresin, at least one hydrogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon resin, at leastone aromatic modified aliphatic hydrocarbon resin, at least onehydrogenated aromatic modified aliphatic hydrocarbon resin, at least onepolycyclopentadiene resin, at least one hydrogenated polycyclopentadieneresin, at least one cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon resin, at least onehydrogenated cycloaliphatic resin, cycloaliphatic/aromatic hydrocarbonresin, at least one hydrogenated cycloaliphatic/aromatic hydrocarbonresin, hydrogenated aromatic hydrocarbon resin, at least one maleicacid/anhydride modified tackifier, terpene modified aromatic and/oraliphatic hydrocarbon resin, at least one hydrogenated terpene modifiedaromatic and/or aliphatic hydrocarbon resin, at least one polyterpeneresin, at least one hydrogenated polyterpene resin, at least onearomatic modified polyterpene resin, at least one hydrogenated aromaticmodified polyterpene resin, at least one terpene-phenol resin, at leastone hydrogenated terpene-phenol resin, at least one gum rosin resin, atleast one hydrogenated gum rosin resin, at least one gum rosin esterresin, at least one wood rosin resin, at least one hydrogenated woodrosin resin, at least one rosin acid resin, at least one hydrogenatedrosin acid resin, or any combination thereof.
 4. The method of claim 1,wherein the at least one polymer comprises at least one polyolefin,oxidized polyethylene (OPE), polyethylene-polypropylene elastomer,ground tire rubber (GTR), isotactic polypropylene (IPP), atacticpolypropylene (APP), styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) copolymer, astyrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) copolymer, polyvinyl butyral(PVB) or any combination thereof.
 5. The method of claim 1, wherein thepolymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 195° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36.
 6. The method of claim 1, wherein thepolymer concentrate has a softening point of 195° F. to 350° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36.
 7. The method of claim 1, wherein thepolymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 15 dmmas measured according to ASTM D5.
 8. The method of claim 1, wherein thepolymer concentrate has a penetration point of 15 dmm to 200 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5.
 9. The method of claim 1, wherein thepolymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 50% to 10,000% as testedaccording to ASTM D828.
 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the asphalthas a softening point of at least 100° F. as measured according to ASTMD36.
 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the asphalt has a softeningpoint of 100° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.
 12. Themethod of claim 1, wherein the asphalt has a penetration point of atleast 2 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.
 13. The method of claim 1,wherein the asphalt has a penetration point of 1 dmm to 50 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5.
 14. The method of claim 1, wherein thepolymer modified asphalt has a softening point of at least 120° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36.
 15. The method of claim 1, wherein thepolymer modified asphalt has a softening point of 120° F. to 300° F. asmeasured according to ASTM D36.
 16. The method of claim 1, wherein thepolymer modified asphalt has a penetration point of at least 10 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5.
 17. The method of claim 1, wherein thepolymer modified asphalt has a penetration point of 10 dmm to 50 dmm asmeasured according to ASTM D5.
 18. The method of claim 1, furthercomprising adding at least one filler, at least one additive, or anycombination thereof to the polymer modified asphalt, so as to result ina filled polymer modified asphalt (“PMA”) coating.
 19. The method ofclaim 18, wherein the at least one filler, the at least one additive, orcombination thereof, comprises transoctenamer rubber (TOR) apropylene-based elastomer, at least one wax, calcium carbonate, bariumsulfate, calcium sulfate, talc, limestone, perlite, silica, fumedsilica, precipitated silica, quartz, aluminum trihydrate, magnesiumhydroxide, colemanite, titanium dioxide, snow white, fly ash, graphenenanoparticles, carbon black, recycled rubber tires, recycled shingles,recycled thermoplastic resins, basalt, roofing granules, clay, ammoniumpolyphosphate, graphite, or any combination thereof.
 20. The method ofclaim 18, wherein the filled PMA coating has a softening point of atleast 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.
 21. The method of claim18, wherein the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 200° F. to320° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.
 22. The method of claim 18,wherein the filled PMA coating has a penetration point (“PEN”) of atleast 5 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.
 23. The method of claim18, wherein the filled PMA coating has a penetration point (“PEN”) of 5dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.
 24. The method of claim1, wherein mixing the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the atleast one polymer is performed over a time period of 3 minutes to 90minutes.
 25. The method of claim 1, wherein mixing the polymerconcentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period of 45 minutesto 90 minutes.
 26. The method of claim 1, wherein the polymerconcentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymerconcentrate to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:1.
 27. A formulation consistingessentially of: at least one polymer; and at least one compatibilizerprecursor; wherein the at least one compatibilizer precursor comprisesat least one paraffinic oil, at least one petroleum extract, at leastone naphthenic oil, at least one aromatic oil, at least one re-refinedengine oil bottom (REOB), at least one engine oil residue (EOR), atleast one re-refined heavy vacuum distillation bottom (RHVDB), at leastone re-refined heavy vacuum distillation oil (RHVDO), at least onere-refined vacuum tower bottom (RVTB), at least one vacuum tower bottom(VTB), or any combination thereof; wherein the at least one polymer ispresent in the formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymerto the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 2:1; andwherein the formulation is a polymer concentrate.
 28. A formulationconsisting essentially of: at least one polymer; at least onecompatibilizer precursor; wherein the at least one compatibilizerprecursor comprises at least one paraffinic oil, at least one petroleumextract, at least one naphthenic oil, at least one aromatic oil, atleast one re-refined engine oil bottom (REOB), at least one engine oilresidue (EOR), at least one re-refined heavy vacuum distillation bottom(RHVDB), at least one re-refined heavy vacuum distillation oil (RHVDO),at least one re-refined vacuum tower bottom (RVTB), at least one vacuumtower bottom (VTB), or any combination thereof; asphalt; optionally, atleast one filler; and optionally, at least one additive; wherein the atleast one polymer is present in the formulation in a weight ratio of theat least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:100 to 1:2; wherein the atleast one compatibilizer precursor is present in the formulation in aweight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphaltof 1:50 to 1:1; wherein the formulation is a polymer modified asphalt(PMA).
 29. A formulation comprising: at least one polymer; at least onecompatibilizer precursor; wherein the at least one compatibilizerprecursor comprises at least one paraffinic oil, at least one petroleumextract, at least one naphthenic oil, at least one aromatic oil, atleast one re-refined engine oil bottom (REOB), at least one engine oilresidue (EOR), at least one re-refined heavy vacuum distillation bottom(RHVDB), at least one re-refined heavy vacuum distillation oil (RHVDO),at least one re-refined vacuum tower bottom (RVTB), at least one vacuumtower bottom (VTB), or any combination thereof; and asphalt; wherein theat least one polymer is present in the formulation in a weight ratio ofthe at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:100 to 1:2; wherein the atleast one compatibilizer precursor is present in the formulation in aweight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphaltof 1:50 to 1:1; and wherein the formulation is a polymer modifiedasphalt (PMA).
 30. The formulation of claim 27, wherein the polymerconcentrate exhibits an elongation of 50% to 10,000% as tested accordingto ASTM D828.